The average train between Poompuhar and Rameswaram takes 12h 55m and the fastest train takes 11h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Poompuhar to Rameswaram. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Poompuhar and Rameswaram. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poompuhar is at 6:19 PM which arrives into Rameswaram at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal and take an average of 12h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Poompuhar to Rameswaram. However, there are services departing from Poompuhar station and arriving at Rameswaram station via Rameswaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
Poompuhar to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
Poompuhar to Rameswaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rameswaram station.
The distance between Poompuhar and Rameswaram is 436.5 km. The road distance is 613 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Rameswaram 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 25m.